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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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